Otkazmoq

Otkazmoq is an Uzbek verb meaning to refuse, decline, or turn down a request, offer, or invitation. It is used in both everyday speech and formal writing. The action is voluntary and signals that the speaker chooses not to accept something that could be accepted. The noun otkaz denotes a refusal; common expressions include otkaz berish (to give a refusal) and otkaz qilish (to refuse).

Grammatical notes: Otkazmoq is a transitive verb and takes a direct object in the accusative with the -ni suffix, as in taklifni otkazmoq (to refuse the offer) or arizani otkazmoq (to withdraw or decline an application). Like other Uzbek verbs, it conjugates for tense and subject in regular ways. In simple past, you might see taklifni otkazdim (I declined the offer); in a narrative, uchrashuvni otkazdi would mean he canceled the meeting.

Usage considerations: Otkazmoq can express polite or firm refusal, depending on context and tone. It is often used when someone could accept an opportunity or request but decides not to. In formal contexts, it appears in official correspondence to indicate a decision not to proceed with a proposal or application.

See also: rad etmoq (to reject) and otkaz (refusal).